Whether you find yourself in Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville or one of our smaller communities, there’s always something fun going on in Bastrop County. The area’s best events bring live music, great food, and unique activities to town, year after year, so when you find one you love, you can make it an annual tradition.

2nd annual Sausage Fest 2024

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Head to the Lightnin' Bar in Elgin, Texas, for the annual Sausage Fest and early Independence Celebration on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The family friendly...

Explore Elgin Arts & Cultural Architecture Tour 2024

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Are there elevators and leaded glass windows downtown? What is a cornice and where did all this brick come from? Join the Elgin Architectural Tour...

Park ‘n’ Hang Car Show 2023 with Giddy Up Go

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Bring your classic ride out to historic downtown Elgin for a Park 'n' Hang Car Show presented by Tough Enuff & Friends. Enjoy live music...

Lightnin’ Bar Chili Cook-off 2023

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Join the Lightenin' Bar in historic downtown Elgin, Texas for their First annual Chili Cookoff! Hear live music with Tronsgaard Delight. Dallas Cowboy's vs New...

Don’t Tell Comedy 2023 at Lightnin’ Bar

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Don't Tell Comedy returns to the Lightnin' Bar in Elgin, Texas for a night of stand-up, featuring a secret line up of local and -...

Park & Hang: A Classic Car Show 2023

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Tough Enuff and Austin Speed Shop presents Park and Hang, A Classic Car Show at the Lightnin' Bar in downtown historic Elgin, Texas. The event...